The average train between Brussels Central Station and Antwerp takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Brussels Central Station to Antwerp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Brussels Central Station and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Central Station station and arriving at Antwerp station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Brussels Central Station to Antwerp train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Brussels Central Station to Antwerp train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Brussels Central Station to Antwerp train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Central Station and Antwerp is 41.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €7–16 and the journey takes 41 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.